Gym Ready?
How many of you gym goers are over working out virtually, at home, or alone at your local park? If this is you, have you asked yourself this question…am I really ready? Are you ready to return to… Read More
Tag: exercise
Safe Sweating: Beating the Heat
Summer is a great time to get up and active, and in Florida, there are many outdoor activities available to help us do so. From biking to trail walking, to the many water sports and more, there’s no… Read More
Exercising Outdoors
“This article was originally published in the Panama City News Herald” https://www.newsherald.com/lifestyle/20200506/extension-connection-outdoor-exercise-options-abound By: Scott Jackson UF/IFAS Extension Bay County / Florida Sea Grant I was able to safely access the bay for a Sunday afternoon paddle boarding… Read More
Register Now for Let’s Walk Florida!
Let’s Walk Florida, UF IFAS Extension’s free 10-week virtual program, is about to launch! Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Bay, Jackson, Calhoun, Liberty and Gulf counties will be helping Floridians achieve their health and wellness goals through physical activity. Why… Read More
Keep Children Active at Home
I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m bored, there’s nothing to do, I’m so so so bored! How often have parents and caretakers have heard this over the last 2 weeks? I’m sure it’s enough to make even… Read More
Let’s Walk Florida to address community wellness for all
Let’s Walk Florida will stretch statewide in May to address community wellness across diverse communities. The free, virtual UF/IFAS Extension program helps Floridians achieve their health and wellness goals through physical activity. Let’s Walk Florida was originally scheduled… Read More
Let’s Walk Florida Virtual Activity Program
Physical activity can improve your health and mental wellness, prevent chronic disease, and help you maintain a healthy body weight! Let’s Walk Florida is a 10-week physical activity education program designed to promote physical wellness among Floridians. Participants… Read More
Exercise Outlet in Local Escambia Extension Gardens
Many local residents are safely utilizing the walking track at the Escambia County Extension office located at 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment. A portion of the track runs directly in front of the Demonstration Gardens, which are developed and… Read More
Plan Time for Kids Outdoor Activity
As family’s daily routines have been turned upside down due to the COVID19 Virus and stay at home mandates, it may be a great time to rethink some of your child’s daily schedule and play habits. It’s pretty… Read More
3 Upper Body Exercises You Can Do at Home
By Stephanie Clamer During this time of self-quarantining, you might be looking for ways to be active and exercise in the comfort of your own home. Go4Life from the National Institute on Aging has great resources on how… Read More